Mission Statement
The Airtanker Operations Unit provides national leadership in airtanker operations. The AOU identifies and develops standards for airtanker operations on an interagency basis.
Primary Objectives
- Provide technical assistance and guidance regarding airtanker operations.
- Promote cooperation and standardization in interagency airtanker operations.
- Identify issues, develop solutions, and recommend corrective actions to the National Interagency Aviation Committee (NIAC) pertaining to airtanker operations.
- Ensure that standards are consistent with interagency and vendor procedures, practices, and expectations.